Project Jelly Roll…

There is a whole lot more to tell you about this in the coming weeks and months but for now… mark your calendars for September 16!

Here’s the what you need to know right now…

Moda Fabrics Announces National Sew-Along for Quilters and Crafters

Project: Jelly Roll and National Sew A Jelly Roll Day celebrates quilters of every generation and skill level with event.

Dallas, Texas ~ May 22, 2017 — For immediate release!

If you’re a quilter, you collect fabric. You may also collect “pre-cuts”, those tempting packages of many pieces of fabric already cut for you into charming sizes. They’re so popular, there is even a special lingo associated with them – layer cakes and dessert rolls, honey buns and jelly rolls.

Recent studies have shown that many quilters collect these pre-cuts without knowing what to do with them, without having a purpose. The Jelly Roll in particular is left in it’s original packaging and stacked on the shelf to gather dust. Despite a huge resource of inspiration, many quilters report that they’re waiting for a special reason to break out the Jelly Roll and use it for a project.

That’s where Project Jelly Roll and the National Sew A Jelly Roll Day come in. We’re designating the 3rd Saturday in September – September 16, 2017 – as National Sew A Jelly Roll Day to encourage collectors to tear open a Moda Jelly Roll and make something for themselves, as a gift or for charity! It can be a quilt or a tote bag, a pillowcase or something to wear, it doesn’t matter so long as we seize the day and celebrate the joy of being a maker.

There are going to be all kinds of projects to share from fast, easy and fun to “a little bit more going on”. And of course, I expect there will be a race or two, a few giveaways and plenty of silliness.

Two of my favorite quilt tops use jelly rolls – and every last bit of each jelly roll plus a bit of background fabric – so that is always a nice thing. One is the granny square blocks. So many things you can do with 2.5 inch squares!

I have a few jelly rolls – but I am not into something like the quilt made that was called a “jelly roll race” – I am too traditional. So yes, I am holding on to these beauties for the right work of art.

I’m like Marti… the Jelly Roll Race quilt doesn’t appeal to me either. And regardless how hard I try (even sewing starting at alternate ends) my long strips go wonky on me! So I need to cut them into smaller lengths to keep them straight! I did have some success with a Rail Fence baby quilt made with a yummy Bonnie & Camille Jelly Roll. I still had to square up my squares, but once it was quilted, washed & dried, and all soft n crinkly… it was lovely! So I too will be interested in seeing patterns that use a jelly roll! Fun idea! I’m in!

What I really want to know, is how you are doing? I am assuming you are really, really tired from all the hours of setting up for Quilt Market. I hope you get a week of low key hours this week for needed R & R. Our bodies just can’t go on long weeks and then keep on going. So, tell Marc you and all your hard working friends need to rest and play! Otherwise, you will wither and then we can’t buy all those new fab new lines coming out…

I have a question regarding two colors that are included in your jelly roll called “Warm”. They are in the tan color family and I believe that one of them is called “Paper Bag” but the lighter one I cannot decide on which it is. If anyone can help me I would so very much appreciate it. I need to order some yardage of both colors to complete a quilt that I am making and would like to use those colors in my borders.